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CE08 KTN

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,144 mi
Last recorded151,144 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 KTN
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 151,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 139,856 miles

Heavily wax oiled underside preventing full inspection of chassis/repairs and some components.

Pass 26 Nov 2021 137,508 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion on body mounts under foot well

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor dip pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion on body mounts under foot well

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

corrosion on chassie and floors

Fail 2 Nov 2021 137,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie by shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

corrosion on chassie

corrosion on underbody

Pass 4 Nov 2020 135,095 miles

2 front body mountings corroded and holed ( panel)

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on 2 front body mountings (chassie out riggers)

corrosion on chassie

Fail 23 Oct 2020 135,092 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassie by front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

2 front body mountings corroded and holed ( panel)

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on 2 front body mountings (chassie out riggers)

corrosion on chassie

Pass 2 May 2019 132,700 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 132,685 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jan 2018 132,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner slight corrision on chassis

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2017 129,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,810 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 106,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery brkt missing

slight damage n/s o/s rear lenses

Pass 12 Jan 2015 106,399 miles

battery brkt missing

slight damage n/s o/s rear lenses

Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 68,989 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,989 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda BT-50?

Based on 27,778 MOT tests across 1,760 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 674
Registration plate lamp not working 460
position lamp(s) not working 453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 342
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CE08 KTN is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 78,723 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda BT-50 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 674 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE08 KTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda BT-50 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda BT-50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE08 KTN is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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